Comparison

Universal QR vs QR Code

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal QR

Easily scan QR codes to access information and view your scan history. Create your own QR codes and share them with others. This utility app offers a straightforward way to manage and generate QR codes.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • View scan history
  • Create QR codes
  • Share QR codes
  • Favorite codes
Features
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Universal QR is a free app that lets you scan QR codes quickly and easily. You can also create your own QR codes for all kinds of uses. [Instant scanning right after launch] The scanner starts the moment you open the app. Just point your camera at a QR code and it's recognized instantly. Tap a URL to open it straight in your browser. You can also send the content to a friend as-is, or save it as a memo. [Scanned items are automatically saved to your history] Even a link you scanned yesterday is easy to find again in your history list. Swipe a history item to view, share, rename, or delete it in a flash. You can also edit the content and recreate the QR code. [Name your history entries your way] Give any history item a name you like — "Cafe Wi-Fi", "Event check-in" — so you can tell what it is at a glance. Turn on the switch at the top of the List screen, and scanned URLs will show the web page's title instead of a raw link. So long, walls of URLs ^^ (Title fetching is off by default — it's entirely your choice.) [Create QR codes] Turn any URL or text into a QR code. Exchanging messages with friends via QR codes can be fun too ^^ Share it through apps like LINE, or save the QR code image to your Camera Roll. Great if you want to display a code on a blog or a flyer. Universal QR is free and supported by ads. Prefer an ad-free experience? A single one-time purchase in the settings removes ads for good — no subscription.

About

QR Code

Scan any QR code or barcode instantly with your phone's camera. Generate custom QR codes for various purposes like opening URLs, accessing Wi-Fi, or sharing contact information. Personalize your generated codes with colors and social media icons.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Create Wi-Fi, Email, URL, Phone QRs
  • Customize QR code design
  • Scan from media library
  • Share and print QR codes
Features
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Easily scan any QR code or barcode — 100% FREE. The app is extremely easy to use. Just use your phone's camera to scan and recognize the information of QR code or barcode. Create and share custom QRs to open URLs, access Wi-Fi, view data, Email, URL, Phone, Messages, VCard, Text, location and more. ◉ FREE FEATURES: SCAN ANYTHING Fastest and easiest way to scan any QR or barcode. User-friendly design and app navigation system. Scan QR codes and barcodes using your camera or media library. CREATE YOUR CODES Create new personalized QRs for Wi-Fi, Email, URL, Phone, Messages, VCard, Text, and more. ◉ PRO FEATURES: CUSTOMIZE YOUR CODES Choose your QR’s design: color, borders, social icons, share, print. Create more types of QRs that can be used for Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Spotify, Viber, Twitter, WhatsApp, Paypal and more. For app support please contact us at: codescann@ebash.pw Terms of use: https://scann.codes/terms.html Privacy policy: https://scann.codes/privacy.html Terms of Subscription: https://scann.codes/terms-of-subscription.html Download QR Code Reader Now and turn your mobile device into a portable scanner!

Screenshots

Universal QR3 screens
QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code at none against Universal QR's shown. QR Code also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Universal QR's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal QR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Universal QR against 4.5 for QR Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Universal QR's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal QR ships an update every 3 days, QR Code every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Universal QR versus QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal QRQR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings213K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasuko ShikiuchiRuslan Kucheriavyi

Customer experience

Universal QR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Code

All ratings12,700 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative64.8%

Bugs and requests

Universal QR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Code

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/registration issues
  • QR code scanning not working as expected
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Unexpected charges and billing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to cancel subscriptions easily
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better customer support channels

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Universal QR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
7 purchases

QR Code

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Discount Premium access7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • weekly premium access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly premium access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Year premium access$29.991 Year
  • Year premium access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$49.99

Questions

Is Universal QR free?
Universal QR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal QR or QR Code?
QR Code is rated higher. Universal QR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while QR Code averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Universal QR or QR Code have ads?
Universal QR shows ads; QR Code does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal QR or QR Code?
Universal QR ships an update every 3 days, and QR Code every 9 days. Most recently, Universal QR was updated on October 13, 2026 and QR Code on October 22, 2026.

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